DAPHNE, Ala. -- A design by Fairhope artist Michelle Foreman Leech was selected as the official artwork for the 21st annual Jubilee Festival sponsored by the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce. The celebration is set for Sept. 26-27 in Olde Town Daphne.

Leech's artwork, which depicts creatures frequently found in the bay and easily captured during the phenomenon of Jubilee, was chosen for the poster, T-shirts and other printed materials for the festival. These will be sold at the Jubilee Festival information booth.

"I'm just crazy about this year's artwork," says Sally Wagner, co-chair along with Barbara Ladnier. "It's very bright, fun and whimsical."

Wagner says she discovered Leech's work while dining at a local restaurant and immediately contacted the artist to ask to request a submission. Leech provided several mockups before one was selected by the committee.

"I'm really quite honored and delighted to have been selected," the artist says. "It's nice to meet people who are art enthusiasts."

A native of Foley, the 54-year-old Leech has been married to Gene Leech for 10 years. She has three children: Brooks, 21; Sadie, 19; and Andrew, 17. She also has two stepchildren: Amanda, 28; and Jenny, 25.

Leech has branched into many media including acrylic, watercolor and mixed media. She often depicts the flora and fauna of the area. Her work can be viewed at the Fairhope Artists Gallery on South Section Street.